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Bricklayers are not remedial wall tie technicians
This past week I was involved in a remedial wall tie installation on a prestigious brand new building, which is not yet complete. Surprisingly the need for wall tie installation on new and fairly new buildings is more common than many would expect. Reasons for this include: new wall ties missed during the bricklaying; [...]
Property Care Association AGM and speaker program 25/4/13
The Property Care Association Annual conference and speaker program Last Thursday I was in Leicester for the PCA AGM and speaker program. This annual event is the focus of the entire industry and it was another great event. . . Four speakers were laid on during the morning, prior to the AGM: [...]
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Bricklayers are not remedial wall tie technicians
This past week I was involved in a remedial wall tie installation on a prestigious brand … [post in full...]
Property Care Association AGM and speaker program 25/4/13
The Property Care Association Annual conference and speaker program Last Thursday I … [post in full...]
Rising Damp for beginners – how serious is a rising damp diagnosis
Rising Damp for beginners (and homeowners). So someone says your house has rising … [post in full...]
Property Care Association course – timber identification for surveyors
A great day of learning at the Property Care HQ - as usual! The PCA have a great … [post in full...]
The Leeds Independent Estate agents, surveyors and valuers association luncheon 2013
I was in Leeds last Friday for the annual luncheon and get together. A room full of the great and … [post in full...]
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